Figure 1. The Prevalence of Hate Speech and Online Harms. (source) The Free Speech Narrative: A Shield for Harm? Free speech is often seen as the foundation of democracy. It portrays the idea that everyone […]
Introduction: Can You Tell What’s Real? At the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, a video of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announcing the “surrender of the Ukrainian army” was widely circulated on social platforms. […]
Imagine that: In a causal afternoon, you scroll through social media, and suddenly a sensational breaking news story catches your eye – a major event is unfolding globally. At first, you are shocked like everyone […]
You can buy your privacy, and Meta is putting a price on it to users across much of Europe. Imagine walking into a supermarket and seeing shelves full of “free” goods, but there’s a condition: […]
Introduction: When Tate comes back with his hate speech ‘Women are men’s property’. This is what Andrew Tate said on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. He is a British-American former kickboxer and reality television […]
Did you get enough sleep last night? Do your eyelids feel heavy, or your head hurt? Maybe you’re looking forward to a second or third coffee of the day. You’re not alone. The results of […]
Introduction: When a Cry for Justice Becomes a Target for Hate On May 23, 2023, a heartbreaking accident rocked Wuhan Hongqiao Primary School. A first grader was unfortunately knocked down by a schoolteacher’s vehicle. After […]
IntroductionIn the digital era, the boundaries of privacy are being eroded at an astonishing pace. As our lives become increasingly digital, issues surrounding privacy and digital rights are more relevant than ever. From sharing daily […]
Imagine this: You post a harmless comment online — maybe something like, “First class seats are really comfy.” A stranger takes offense. Hours later, your real name is trending on social media. Strangers are messaging […]
From Online Controversy to Offline Harm: How Hate Speech Crosses the Screen In 2019, two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, were attacked within minutes by an armed extremist, leaving 51 people dead. This horrific act […]
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